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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 231.36 and 77.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 231.36 and 77.16 is: 115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 231.36 = 77.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/231.36 = 77.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 231.36 × 77.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 17,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851.74/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.84

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